Wesley and Japheth had a total of 184 marbles at first. After Wesley bought 25 more marbles and Japheth gave away 17 marbles, Wesley now has the same number of marbles as Japheth. How many marbles did Wesley have at first?
| |
Wesley |
Japheth |
Total |
| Before |
1 u - 25 |
1 u + 17 |
184 |
| Change |
+ 25 |
- 17 |
|
| After |
1 u |
1 u |
192 |
Total number of marbles in the end
= 184 + 25 - 17
= 192
2 u = 192
1 u = 192 ÷ 2 = 96
Number of marbles that Wesley had in the end
= 1 u
= 96
Number of marbles that Wesley had at first
= 96 - 25
= 71
Answer(s): 71
